June 15, 2026 In the honor from her primary professional society, Steele was cited for her work integrating engineering and medicine at multiple hospitals across the country, her award-winning research, and her work with CREATE to bridge engineering, rehabilitation, and disability studies. At the UW and in addition to her role in CREATE, Steele wears many titles: Associate Chair of Research in Mechanical Engineering, Director of the Neuromechanics & Mobility Lab, Co-Director of the AMP Lab, HuskyADAPT Faculty Advisor, the…
Category: Neurotechnology Research
Category chosen by Kat. Applies to others as well.
Katherine M. Steele, Associate Director
CREATE Associate Director, Dr. Katherine M. Steele’s research focuses on using novel computational and experimental tools to understand human movement and improve treatment and quality of life of individuals with cerebral palsy, stroke, and other neurological disorders. Steele’s research strives to connect engineering and medicine to create solutions that can advance our understanding of human ability, but also translate research results to the clinic and daily life.